Adding more fruit after primary fermentation

[BenPowell]

Hi.
I have just finished the primary fermentation of strawberry wine. I have racked off the pulp now. It doesn’t taste very strawberry like. I have read you can add some extra fruit now it’s in second fermentation. Is this correct?Will it have any adverse affects?
many thanks all.

 

[johncrobinson]

I often add flavorings after primary fermentation.
The reason i do this is a vigorous primary will blow off delicate esters responsible for a fine flavour and nose.

As regards adding fruit yes you can add extra,But be aware you will likely trigger another fermentation.
So let that run its course before bottling.

 

[BenPowell]

Thanks very much. Appreciated. I am a bit of a random experimenter so I added some fermenting Pinot from a kit I am brewing and topped up with pure OJ. Will leave it for a week, rack off any pulpy bits and leave for a month and see. Will let you know and thanks again.

 

[Mr_S_Jerusalem]

I top up with strong fruit tea sometimes after racking to add flavour. I think twinnings do a strawberry and raspberry flavour which I spect would be good

 

[LED_ZEP]

I find with strawberry if it's fermented to dry the flavour diminishes, if you back sweeten a little it starts to return.

 

[BenPowell]

Thank you all. Love the fruit tea idea!! I have topped up now and just waiting. Tastes amazing already!! Looking forward to my next one!!